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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Mayhem in Mechelen pt.3 - WTC Teams

by James "One_Wing" Grover | Aug 17 2024
Teams! We love a bit of Teams!

The WTC is both one of the largest Team events of the year and kicks off the season where a bunch of smaller (but still very large) Team events fire the world over. It would also be a dereliction of our duty to not pay attention to one of the largest concentrations of top 40K players we get each year, so today I (Wings) will be looking at the composition of the top four teams from the WTC, looking at what makes them tick as a roster, and seeing if there's anything that might break through into the singles world.

As always, if you're not familiar with how Team events work, it's worth taking a quick look at Start Competing: Warhammer 40,000 Team Tournaments to get a quick rundown. I'm going to be using terminology like "defender lists" pretty liberally, so if you start reading and have no idea what the hell I'm talking about, go read that and then come back to this article.

Finally, if you've arrived here looking for the rundown of this week's singles events, check out parts one and two of the column instead.

1st Place - France

Team Composition

Alexandre "Salysia" Sacco - Thousand Sons



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CHARACTERS

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 Points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 Points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 Points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Infernal Master (115 Points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancements: Arcane Vortex

Infernal Master (110 Points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancements: Umbralefic Crystal

Infernal Master (90 Points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation

Magnus the Red (440 Points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of Magnus 1x Gaze of Magnus 1x Tzeentch’s Firestorm

Thousand Sons Sorcerer (130 Points) • 1x Fires of the Abyss 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol • Enhancements: Lord of Forbidden Lore

BATTLELINE

Rubric Marines (105 Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon with 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Thousand Sons Rhino (75 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Inferno combi-bolter 1x Inferno combi-bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 Points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 Points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 9x Cultist firearm

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 Points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 9x Cultist firearm

Tzaangor Enlightened (45 Points) • 1x Aviarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fatecaster greatbow • 2x Enlightened • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Fatecaster greatbow

Arnaud "Ashord" Allot - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion)



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CHARACTERS

Hexmark Destroyer (95 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols • Enhancement: Dimensional Overseer

Imotekh the Stormlord (100 points) • Warlord • 1x Gauntlet of Fire 1x Staff of the Destroyer

Lokhust Lord (105 points) • 1x Lord’s blade 1x Resurrection Orb • Enhancement: Arisen Tyrant

Overlord with Translocation Shroud (85 points) • 1x Overlord’s blade 1x Resurrection Orb

Skorpekh Lord (80 points) • 1x Enmitic annihilator 1x Flensing claw 1x Hyperphase harvester

BATTLELINE

Immortals (75 points) • 5x Immortal • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Tesla carbine

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathmarks (60 points) • 5x Deathmark • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Synaptic disintegrator

Deathmarks (60 points) • 5x Deathmark • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Synaptic disintegrator

Flayed Ones (60 points) • 5x Flayed One • 5x Flayer claws

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (150 points) • 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Enmitic exterminator

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (100 points) • 2x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Enmitic exterminator

Lychguard (170 points) • 10x Lychguard • 10x Dispersion Shield 10x Hyperphase sword

Monolith (375 points) • 4x Death ray 1x Particle whip 1x Portal of exile

Skorpekh Destroyers (180 points) • 6x Skorpekh Destroyer • 2x Plasmacyte 6x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons

Skorpekh Destroyers (90 points) • 3x Skorpekh Destroyer • 1x Plasmacyte 3x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons

Triarch Stalker (125 points) • 1x Heavy gauss cannon array 1x Stalker’s forelimbs

Clément "Lebull" Cordeau - Death Guard



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CHARACTERS

Biologus Putrifier (60 points) • 1x Hyper blight grenades 1x Injector pistol 1x Plague knives

Biologus Putrifier (60 points) • 1x Hyper blight grenades 1x Injector pistol 1x Plague knives

Foul Blightspawn (60 points) • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plague sprayer

Foul Blightspawn (60 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plague sprayer

BATTLELINE

Plague Marines (180 points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Heavy plague weapon 1x Plasma gun • 9x Plague Marine • 1x Blight launcher 4x Heavy plague weapon 2x Meltagun 9x Plague knives 2x Plague spewer

Plague Marines (180 points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Heavy plague weapon 1x Plasma gun • 9x Plague Marine • 1x Blight launcher 4x Heavy plague weapon 2x Meltagun 9x Plague knives 2x Plague spewer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Death Guard Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Death Guard Cultists (50 points) • 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Death Guard Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Death Guard Cultists (50 points) • 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Death Guard Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points) • 1x Plague probe 2x Plaguespitter

Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points) • 1x Plague probe 2x Plaguespitter

Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points) • 1x Plague probe 2x Plaguespitter

Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar 2x Plaguespitter

Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar 2x Plaguespitter

Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar 2x Plaguespitter

ALLIED UNITS

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

Hugo "Quenthel" Richiardi - Ynnari



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CHARACTERS

Yvraine (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Kha-vir, the Sword of Sorrows 1x Storm of Whispers

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Wave Serpent (120 points) • 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Twin bright lance 1x Wraithbone hull

OTHER DATASHEETS

Dark Reapers (85 points) • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Tempest launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

Dark Reapers (85 points) • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Tempest launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

Dark Reapers (85 points) • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Tempest launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

Howling Banshees (70 points) • 1x Howling Banshee Exarch • 1x Executioner 1x Shuriken pistol • 4x Howling Banshee • 4x Banshee blade 4x Shuriken pistol

Striking Scorpions (65 points) • 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch • 1x Mandiblasters 1x Scorpion chainsword 1x Scorpion’s claw • 4x Striking Scorpion • 4x Mandiblasters 4x Scorpion chainsword 4x Shuriken pistol

Striking Scorpions (65 points) • 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch • 1x Mandiblasters 1x Scorpion chainsword 1x Scorpion’s claw • 4x Striking Scorpion • 4x Mandiblasters 4x Scorpion chainsword 4x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (85 points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Aeldari power sword 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hawk’s talon • 4x Swooping Hawk • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Aeldari power sword 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hawk’s talon • 4x Swooping Hawk • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Lasblaster

Troupe (165 points) • 1x Lead Player • 1x Aeldari power sword 1x Fusion pistol • 10x Player • 3x Fusion pistol 10x Harlequin’s special weapon 4x Neuro disruptor 3x Shuriken pistol

Warp Spiders (125 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (125 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

ALLIED UNITS

Kabalite Warriors (110 points) • 1x Sybarite • 1x Phantasm grenade launcher 1x Splinter rifle 1x Sybarite weapon • 9x Kabalite Warrior • 1x Blaster 9x Close combat weapon 1x Dark lance 1x Shredder 1x Splinter cannon 5x Splinter rifle

Lelith Hesperax (85 points) • 1x Lelith’s blades

Scourges (120 points) • 1x Solarite • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Shardcarbine 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Dark lance 3x Drukhari haywire blaster

Scourges (120 points) • 1x Solarite • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Shardcarbine 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Dark lance 3x Drukhari haywire blaster

Scourges (120 points) • 1x Solarite • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Shardcarbine 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Dark lance 3x Drukhari haywire blaster

Venom (70 points) • 1x Bladevanes 1x Splinter cannon 1x Splinter cannon

Wyches (90 points) • 1x Hekatrix • 1x Blast pistol 1x Hekatarii blade 1x Phantasm grenade launcher • 9x Wych • 9x Hekatarii blade 9x Splinter pistol

Matt "Tanker" Bonnet - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders)



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CHARACTER

Char1: 5x Dark Commune (90 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue 1 with Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch 1 with Autopistol, Close combat weapon • Chaos icon • 1x Mindwitch 1 with Close combat weapon, Warp Curse Enhancement: Mark of the Hound (+25 pts)

Char2: 5x Dark Commune (65 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue 1 with Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch 1 with Autopistol, Close combat weapon • Chaos icon • 1x Mindwitch 1 with Close combat weapon, Warp Curse

Char3: 5x Dark Commune (65 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue 1 with Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch 1 with Autopistol, Close combat weapon • Chaos icon • 1x Mindwitch 1 with Close combat weapon, Warp Curse

Char4: 1x Master of Executions (95 pts) 1 with Axe of dismemberment, Bolt pistol Enhancement: Dread Reaver (+15 pts)

Char5: 1x Cypher (90 pts) 1 with Cypher's bolt pistol, Cypher's plasma pistol • Warlord

BATTLELINE

10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion 1 with Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon

10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion 1 with Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment 6 with Hideous mutations

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment 6 with Hideous mutations

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment 6 with Hideous mutations

5x Possessed (125 pts) • 5x Possessed 4 with Hideous mutations 1 with Hideous mutations • Chaos icon

1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon

1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon

1x Chaos Rhino (75 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon

1x Chaos Rhino (75 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon

ALLIED UNITS

3x Nurglings (40 pts) • 3x Nurgling Swarm 3 with Diseased claws and teeth

Nicolas "Ptit-Nico" Seguier - Astra Militarum



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CHARACTER

5x Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 pts) • 1x Tempestor Prime • 1x Tempestus Dagger • 1x Plasma Pistol • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Grenade Launcher • 1x Hot-shot Volley Gun • 1x Meltagun • 1x Plasma Gun

4x Platoon Command Squad (60 pts) • 1x Platoon Commander • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Plasma Pistol • 1x Power Fist • 2x Veteran Guardsman • 2x Close Combat Weapon • 2x Lasgun • 2x Laspistol • Master Vox, Medi-pack • 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Laspistol • 1x Mortar

1x Lord Solar Leontus (125 pts) • 1x Conquest • 1x Konstantin's Hooves • 1x Sol's Righteous Gaze • Warlord

1x Ursula Creed (55 pts) • 1x Duty and Vengeance • 1x Power Weapon

BATTLELINE

10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 pts) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close Combat Weapon • 7x Lasgun • 2x Flamer • 1x Vox-caster

10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 pts) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close Combat Weapon • 7x Lasgun • 2x Flamer • 1x Vox-caster

10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 pts) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close Combat Weapon • 7x Lasgun • 2x Flamer • 1x Vox-caster

OTHER DATASHEETS

6x Bullgryn Squad (180 pts) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Bullgryn Maul • 1x Close Combat Weapon • Brute Shield • 5x Bullgryn • 5x Close Combat Weapon • 5x Bullgryn Maul • 5x Brute Shield

6x Bullgryn Squad (180 pts) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Bullgryn Maul • 1x Close Combat Weapon • Brute Shield • 5x Bullgryn • 5x Close Combat Weapon • 5x Bullgryn Maul • 5x Brute Shield

6x Bullgryn Squad (180 pts) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Bullgryn Maul • 1x Close Combat Weapon • Brute Shield • 5x Bullgryn • 5x Close Combat Weapon • 5x Bullgryn Maul • 5x Brute Shield

1x Earthshaker Carriage Battery (120 pts) • 1x Battery close combat weapons • 1x Earthshaker cannon

5x Tempestus Scions (50 pts) • 1x Tempestor • 1x Power Fist • 1x Plasma Pistol • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close Combat Weapon • 2x Hot-shot Lasgun • 1x Hot-shot Volley Gun • 1x Plasma Gun

1x Basilisk (140 pts) • 1x Armoured Tracks • 1x Earthshaker Cannon • 1x Hunter-killer Missile • 1x Heavy Bolter

1x Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 pts) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy Stubber • 2x Meltagun • 2x Multi-melta • 1x Pulveriser Cannon • 1x Co-axial Autocannon • 1x Oppressor Cannon

1x Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 pts) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy Stubber • 2x Meltagun • 2x Multi-melta • 1x Pulveriser Cannon • 1x Co-axial Autocannon • 1x Oppressor Cannon

1x Scout Sentinels (60 pts) • 1x Scout Sentinel • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Hunter-killer Missile • 1x Sentinel Chainsaw • 1x Lascannon

1x Chimera (70 pts) • 1x Armoured Tracks • 1x Hunter-killer Missile • 1x Lasgun Array • 1x Chimera Heavy Flamer • 1x Heavy Flamer • 1x Heavy Stubber

1x Taurox (65 pts) • 1x Armoured Tracks • 1x Storm Bolter • 1x Twin Autocannon

Olivier "Père Kstor" Weiss - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders)



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CHARACTERS

Castellan (100 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Master-crafted power weapon • Enhancements: Tännhauser’s Bones

Chaplain (60 Points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Crozius arcanum

Chaplain Grimaldus (120 Points) • 1x Chaplain Grimaldus • 1x Artificer crozius 1x Plasma pistol • 3x Cenobyte Servitor • 3x Close combat weapon

High Marshal Helbrecht (120 Points) • Warlord • 1x Ferocity 1x Sword of the High Marshals

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

BATTLELINE

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 Points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 7x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 Points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 7x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 Points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 7x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 Points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 7x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 Points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 7x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Combat knife 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Combat knife 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Yohann "AltF4" Teston - Grey Knights



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CHARACTERS

Brotherhood Librarian (150 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul • Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence

Brotherhood Librarian (120 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul

Kaldor Draigo (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Scourging 1x Storm bolter 1x The Titansword

BATTLELINE

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (420 points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 9x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 2x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 9x Nemesis force weapon 6x Storm bolter

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 4x Nemesis force weapon 2x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Thoughts

If you looked at the results of the Warmaster GT, then seeing France on top here isn't going to be massively surprising, as a lot of these lists performed extremely strongly in the singles event, sweeping the entire podium and putting in several more X-1 finishes on top of that. That speaks to the fact that these lists are just good as well as being well tuned for teams, and they're in the hands of some of the world's best players.

The standout centrepiece here is Olivier's Black Templars build, which was just as brutal in the main WTC as it was in the Warmaster. This is a perfect list for hunting 20-0 scores - it's incredibly overwhelming for many foes to try and deal with, it's durable and INFANTRY-based, so can play on most terrain maps, and scores aggressively enough that if the enemy somehow does get a good pairing into it, it'll still come away with some points. It did this job extremely well, picking up lots of high scores. The other build from this team that stood out from a big points angle is the Chaos Space Marine army - three Accursed Commune bricks isn't as hard to clear as the Templar horde, but it's still a scary amount of aggression and comes with a very strong second wave, helping lock in any advantage it can build up.

Between those two, the Grey Knights, Death Guard and the Astra Militarum, the team also build up a critical mass of very tough builds, which is ideal for potentially forcing some bad matchups on foes who can't handle the heavy stuff. This sort of team-level skew can always be a great way to tip the scales in your favour, but what stands out about these additional three durability builds is that they're also pretty strong at defensively scoring thanks to good volumes of Infantry and useful mobility tools. Grey Knights seem to have been very popular on the top tables, and while you can build them for gut-punch power (as we'll see in a bit), the more common usage seemed to be as a flexible all-rounder that can force draws. Grey Knights are the best faction in the game at forcing the War of Attrition secret mission, and tend to be great at tactical Secondaries too, which makes them a great defensive build.

Also great on the defence is the Ynnari list, a classic go-wide scoring monstrosity. There will certainly be things that can overpower it, but the plan of just dodging the foe and racking up points can be quite hard to deal with. It also shows a noticeable trend in "defender" builds at this event, which is that a lot of them cut down to a single Character, helping make Assassinate a rough draw even when played Tactical. My assumption is that Secret Missions existing make it more important than ever to cut off your opponent's Secondary scoring, because there are far more opportunities to "rubberband" on Primary than we've been used to in previous Mission Packs.

Finally, we've got two all-rounder builds in the Hypercrypt and Thousand Sons. The Hypercrypt list thoroughly proved itself as able to crush all-comers in the Warmaster, and Arnaud's build combines the usual ultra-reliable scoring of Hypercrypt with flexibility to play on different terrain maps via the melee stuff. You'd want to avoid running it up against a board flood horde like the Templars build, and maybe not into Chaos Knights, but anything else? Good times. Thousand Sons round off the roster, and really the takeaway here is that the WTC results cement them as the best all-rounder faction in the game - they're the only army that turns up in all of the top four rosters, and the builds don't look particularly different from what you see in singles (though they do more consistently choose at least one Mutalith). You simply cannot go wrong with Tzeentch's finest.

A nasty roster overall, and also one that's clearly had a lot of planning put in - half the factions the French used were unique in the top four, impressive even in an event that had a very healthy amount of faction diversity at the top. Well done to team France for taking the championship!

2nd Place - Spain

Team Composition

Alejandro Mancuso Serrano - Grey Knights



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This used to be Crowe'ded (2000 points)

Grey Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Teleport Strike Force

CHARACTERS

Brotherhood Librarian (150 points) • Warlord • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul • Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence

Brotherhood Librarian (120 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul

BATTLELINE

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 4x Nemesis force weapon 2x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Paladin Squad (225 points) • 1x Paragon • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 1x Paladin Ancient • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Incinerator 1x Nemesis force weapon • 3x Paladin • 2x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter

ALLIED UNITS

Canis Rex (435 points) • 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor 1x Chainbreaker multi-laser 1x Freedom’s Hand

Eversor Assassin (75 points) • 1x Executioner pistol 1x Power sword and neuro gauntlet

Voidsmen-at-Arms (50 points) • 1x Voidmaster • 1x Artificer shotgun 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 4x Voidsman • 3x Close combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 3x Laspistol 1x Laspistol 1x Voidsman rotor cannon

Gonzalo "Raven" De La Moneda - Chaos Daemons



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You’re going to jump like a popkhorn (2000 Points)

Chaos Daemons Daemonic Incursion Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Bloodmaster (65 Points) • 1x Blade of blood

Bloodthirster (325 Points) • 1x Great axe of Khorne 1x Hellfire breath • Enhancements: A’rgath, The King of Blades

Great Unclean One (260 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bilesword 1x Plague flail 1x Putrid vomit • Enhancements: The Endless Gift

Rendmaster on Blood Throne (150 Points) • 1x Attendants’ hellblades 1x Blade of blood

Rendmaster on Blood Throne (150 Points) • 1x Attendants’ hellblades 1x Blade of blood

Skarbrand (305 Points) • 1x Bellow of endless fury 1x Slaughter and Carnage

Skulltaker (85 Points) • 1x The Slayer Sword

Syll’Esske (120 Points) • 1x Axe of Dominion 1x Cacophonic choir 1x Scourging whip

BATTLELINE

Bloodletters (120 Points) • 1x Bloodreaper • 1x Hellblade • 9x Bloodletter • 1x Daemonic Icon 9x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos

Bloodletters (120 Points) • 1x Bloodreaper • 1x Hellblade • 9x Bloodletter • 1x Daemonic Icon 9x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos

Plaguebearers (110 Points) • 1x Plagueridden • 1x Plaguesword • 9x Plaguebearer • 1x Daemonic Icon 1x Instrument of Chaos 9x Plaguesword

OTHER DATASHEETS

Bloodcrushers (110 Points) • 1x Bloodhunter • 1x Hellblade 1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn • 2x Bloodcrusher • 1x Daemonic Icon 2x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos 2x Juggernaut’s bladed horn

Seekers (80 Points) • 1x Heartseeker • 1x Lashing tongue 1x Slashing claws • 4x Seeker • 1x Daemonic Icon 1x Instrument of Chaos 4x Lashing tongue 4x Slashing claws

Guillermo Palacios - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force)



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DA Gladius (1995 points)

Space Marines Dark Angels Strike Force (2000 points) Gladius Task Force

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 points) • Warlord • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancement: Fire Discipline

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Relic weapon • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Power weapon

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Relic weapon • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Power weapon

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Relic weapon • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Power weapon

Eradicator Squad (190 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

Infiltrator Squad (100 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Repulsor (180 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon 1x Hunter-slayer missile 1x Repulsor defensive array 1x Twin lascannon

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 2x Boltgun 4x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 2x Boltgun 4x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Vindicator (175 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Vindicator (175 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Vindicator (175 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Jorge "Giorgio" Feijoo - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame)



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Sister OP (1990 Points)

Adepta Sororitas Bringers of Flame Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt pistols 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (115 Points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (115 Points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Exorcist (190 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exorcist missile launcher 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile

Exorcist (190 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exorcist missile launcher 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile

Exorcist (190 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exorcist missile launcher 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile

Penitent Engines (150 Points) • 2x Penitent Engine • 2x Penitent flamers 2x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Penitent Engines (150 Points) • 2x Penitent Engine • 2x Penitent flamers 2x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Seraphim Squad (170 Points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Luis "Terroxer el Rojo" Balmori - Thousand Sons



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Council [21cabals] (1995 points)

Thousand Sons Strike Force (2000 points) Cult of Magic

CHARACTERS

Ahriman (130 points) • 1x Black Staff of Ahriman 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Psychic Stalk

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (125 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol • Enhancement: Umbralefic Crystal

Infernal Master (90 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation

Infernal Master (115 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Arcane Vortex

Magnus the Red (440 points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of Magnus 1x Gaze of Magnus 1x Tzeentch’s Firestorm

Thousand Sons Sorcerer (130 points) • 1x Fires of the Abyss 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol • Enhancement: Lord of Forbidden Lore

BATTLELINE

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Thousand Sons Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Inferno combi-bolter 1x Inferno combi-weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Manuel Gil - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault)



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CHARACTERS

Archon (75 points) • Warlord • 1x Blast pistol 1x Huskblade

Archon (75 points) • 1x Blast pistol 1x Huskblade

Archon (75 points) • 1x Blast pistol 1x Huskblade

Lelith Hesperax (85 points) • 1x Lelith’s blades

Urien Rakarth (80 points) • 1x Casket of Flensing 1x Haemonculus tools and scissorhands

BATTLELINE

Kabalite Warriors (110 points) • 1x Sybarite • 1x Blast pistol 1x Phantasm grenade launcher 1x Sybarite weapon • 9x Kabalite Warrior • 1x Blaster 9x Close combat weapon 1x Dark lance 1x Shredder 1x Splinter cannon 5x Splinter rifle

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Raider (80 points) • 1x Bladevanes 1x Dark lance

Raider (80 points) • 1x Bladevanes 1x Dark lance

Venom (70 points) • 1x Bladevanes 1x Splinter cannon 1x Splinter cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Court of the Archon (85 points) • 1x Lhamaean • 1x Shaimeshi blade • 1x Medusae • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Eyeburst • 1x Sslyth • 1x Shardcarbine 1x Splinter pistol 1x Sslyth battle-blade • 1x Ur-ghul • 1x Ur-ghul talons

Cronos (50 points) • 1x Spirit syphon 1x Spirit vortex 1x Spirit-leech tentacles

Grotesques (160 points) • 6x Grotesque • 6x Liquifier gun 6x Monstrous weapons

Incubi (75 points) • 4x Incubi • 4x Klaive • 1x Klaivex • 1x Demiklaives

Incubi (150 points) • 9x Incubi • 9x Klaive • 1x Klaivex • 1x Demiklaives

Mandrakes (65 points) • 1x Nightfiend • 1x Baleblast 1x Glimmersteel blade • 4x Mandrake • 4x Baleblast 4x Glimmersteel blade

Scourges (120 points) • 1x Solarite • 1x Blast pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dark lance

Scourges (120 points) • 1x Solarite • 1x Blast pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dark lance

Scourges (120 points) • 1x Solarite • 1x Blast pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dark lance

Talos (160 points) • 2x Talos • 2x Talos gauntlet 2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster 2x Twin liquifier gun

Talos (160 points) • 2x Talos • 2x Talos gauntlet 2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster 2x Twin liquifier gun

Marco Esteban - Tyranids (Vanguard Onslaught)



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Nids Vanguard Tirano (2000 Points)

Tyranids Vanguard Onslaught Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Broodlord (80 Points) • 1x Broodlord claws and talons

Broodlord (80 Points) • 1x Broodlord claws and talons

Broodlord (80 Points) • 1x Broodlord claws and talons

Neurotyrant (105 Points) • 1x Neurotyrant claws and lashes 1x Psychic scream

Winged Hive Tyrant (210 Points) • Warlord • 1x Monstrous bonesword and lash whip 1x Tyrant talons

Winged Tyranid Prime (65 Points) • 1x Prime talons

BATTLELINE

Gargoyles (85 Points) • 10x Gargoyle • 10x Blinding venom 10x Fleshborer

OTHER DATASHEETS

Biovores (50 Points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Spore Mine launcher

Genestealers (150 Points) • 10x Genestealer • 10x Genestealers claws and talons

Genestealers (150 Points) • 10x Genestealer • 10x Genestealers claws and talons

Genestealers (150 Points) • 10x Genestealer • 10x Genestealers claws and talons

Lictor (55 Points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Lictor (55 Points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Lictor (55 Points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Neurolictor (90 Points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Neurolictor (90 Points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Raveners (75 Points) • 3x Ravener • 3x Ravener claws and talons 3x Thoracic bio-weapon

Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-weapons (150 Points) • 1x Tyranid Prime • 1x Tyranid Warrior claws and talons • 5x Tyranid Warrior • 5x Tyranid Warrior claws and talons

Von Ryan’s Leapers (75 Points) • 3x Von Ryan’s Leaper • 3x Leaper’s talons

Von Ryan’s Leapers (75 Points) • 3x Von Ryan’s Leaper • 3x Leaper’s talons

Von Ryan’s Leapers (75 Points) • 3x Von Ryan’s Leaper • 3x Leaper’s talons

Roger Boira - T'au Empire (Mont'ka)



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Mont'ka (1985 points)

T’au Empire Strike Force (2000 points) Mont’ka

CHARACTERS

Ethereal (75 points) • Warlord • 1x Honour stave 1x Hover Drone 2x Shield Drone • Enhancement: Strike Swiftly

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 points) • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Cyclic ion raker 1x Ghostkeel fists 1x Twin fusion blaster

Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 points) • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Cyclic ion raker 1x Ghostkeel fists 1x Twin fusion blaster

Hammerhead Gunship (145 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Ion cannon 2x Seeker missile

Hammerhead Gunship (145 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Ion cannon 2x Seeker missile

Hammerhead Gunship (145 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Ion cannon 2x Seeker missile

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas’ui • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gun Drone 1x Marker Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas’ui • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gun Drone 1x Marker Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas’ui • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-inhibitor Drone 1x Gun Drone 1x Marker Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Piranhas (55 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Piranha fusion blaster 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

Piranhas (55 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Piranha fusion blaster 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

Piranhas (55 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Piranha fusion blaster 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

Riptide Battlesuit (180 points) • 1x Ion accelerator 2x Missile Drone 1x Riptide fists 1x Twin plasma rifle

Riptide Battlesuit (180 points) • 1x Ion accelerator 2x Missile Drone 1x Riptide fists 1x Twin plasma rifle

Riptide Battlesuit (180 points) • 1x Ion accelerator 2x Missile Drone 1x Riptide fists 1x Twin plasma rifle

Stealth Battlesuits (60 points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Gun Drone 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon

Stealth Battlesuits (60 points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Gun Drone 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon

Stealth Battlesuits (60 points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Gun Drone 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon

Thoughts

In second place we've got a phenomenal showing from team Spain, leaning a bit more towards all-rounder builds compared to the durable French roster, but tweaking them for the format and adding some nice overwhelming pressure tricks. The easy one to tick off here is Thousand Sons - as above, they are the best all-rounder army in the game, and I've written so many words about them in this column in the past 12 months that I do not have any more to say.

Joining them in the "strong all-rounder" slots here are the Dark Angels and Bringers of Flame builds, both staples of the current singles scene. Both of these are adapted for Teams by cutting out all non-essential Characters, leaving both very tricky to pick up Assassinate against, helping them eke out victories if they end up in an all-rounder-off. The Sisters also skew a little bit crunchier than normal, as without normal buff Characters the use of more hulls and some Penitent Engines become more appealing. The Drukhari also feel like they're build in a fairly all-rounder fashion, the Talos and Grotesques ensuring they've got a bit more of a backbone compared to the standard Skysplinter setup.

Nest up for this loadout we've got three powerful gut-punch builds in the Tyranids, Daemons and Grey Knights.  The Daemons were the most successful of these at getting 20-0s, and the plan of firing Bloodletters through walls to keep the opponent under the gun seems to have been popular across the field. The Tyranids ended up playing as more of a defender list - the initial rush here is so strong that picking up a big win against them is going to be rough, but a metagame built for the threat of Blood Angels is definitely going to be able to handle 30 Genestealers some of the time. Finally, the deployment of ultracrunch Canis Rex-toting Grey Knights definitely brought home the big scores in some rounds, but was pretty binary - they took some 20-0 losses as well, suggesting that going for the big hitters somewhat undermines the Grey Knights strong defender capabilities.

Finally, go-wide T'au makes its only appearance in the top four, and it looks like the rest of the field were sleepign on them. Tau as a faction get so much stuff on the table that they're hard to take down quickly, and the fact that you can build a go-wide list like this that can drop to a single Character without losing too much helps lean into a defender strategy. In the event, Roger went beyond just being a defender and became one of the team's most consistent performers, picking up five wins and two draws, a really strong showing for a faction that has historically often ended up quite binary.

Great to see such a strong showing from Spain, and encouraging that their roster is quite different from France's but still super strong. Congratulations!

3rd Place - Poland

Team Composition

Jakub "Skark" Wichrowski - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders)



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CHARACTERS

Abaddon the Despoiler (295 Points) • Warlord • 1x Drach’nyen 1x Talon of Horus

BATTLELINE

Cultist Mob (50 Points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Autopistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Chaos Bikers (70 Points) • 1x Biker Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-bolter 1x Power fist • 2x Chaos Biker • 2x Astartes chainsword 2x Close combat weapon 2x Combi-bolter 2x Meltagun

Chaos Bikers (70 Points) • 1x Biker Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-bolter 1x Power fist • 2x Chaos Biker • 2x Astartes chainsword 2x Close combat weapon 2x Combi-bolter 2x Meltagun

Chaos Predator Destructor (140 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher 2x Lascannon 1x Predator autocannon

Chaos Predator Destructor (140 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher 2x Lascannon 1x Predator autocannon

Chaos Predator Destructor (140 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher 2x Lascannon 1x Predator autocannon

Chaos Vindicator (185 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-weapon 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Vindicator (185 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-weapon 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Vindicator (185 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-weapon 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Havoc launcher

Helbrute (130 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Helbrute hammer 1x Twin lascannon

Warp Talons (270 Points) • 1x Warp Talon Champion • 1x Warp claws • 9x Warp Talon • 9x Warp claws

ALLIED UNITS

Beasts of Nurgle (70 Points) • 1x Putrid appendages

Nurglings (70 Points) • 6x Nurgling Swarm • 6x Diseased claws and teeth

Jakub "Vladdi" Podruczny - Grey Knights



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CHARACTERS

Brother-Captain Stern (90 points) • 1x Nemesis force sword 1x Storm bolter

Brotherhood Librarian (150 points) • Warlord • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul • Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight 1 (230 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer • Enhancement: Domina Liber Daemonica

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight 2 (245 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer • Enhancement: First to the Fray

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (210 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

BATTLELINE

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 4x Nemesis force weapon 2x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Interceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Interceptor Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Interceptor • 4x Nemesis force weapon 4x Storm bolter

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Maciej ‘Pumba’ Guziec - Thousand Sons



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CHARACTERS

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Infernal Master (110 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Umbralefic Crystal

Infernal Master (115 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Arcane Vortex

Infernal Master (90 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation

Magnus the Red (440 points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of Magnus 1x Gaze of Magnus 1x Tzeentch’s Firestorm

Thousand Sons Sorcerer (130 points) • 1x Fires of the Abyss 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol • Enhancement: Lord of Forbidden Lore

BATTLELINE

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

OTHER DATASHEETS

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Tzaangor Enlightened (45 points) • 1x Aviarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fatecaster greatbow • 2x Enlightened • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Fatecaster greatbow

Michał Duda - Adeptus Mechanicus (Skitarii Hunter Cohort)



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CHARACTERS

Belisarius Cawl (150 points) • Warlord • 1x Arc scourge 1x Cawl’s Omnissian axe 1x Mechadendrite hive 1x Solar atomiser

Skitarii Marshal (65 points) • 1x Control stave 1x Mechanicus pistol • Enhancement: Battle-sphere Uplink

Skitarii Marshal (60 points) • 1x Control stave 1x Mechanicus pistol • Enhancement: Cantic Thrallnet

Technoarcheologist (45 points) • 1x Mechanicus pistol 1x Servo-arc claw

BATTLELINE

Skitarii Vanguard (90 points) • 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha • 1x Alpha combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Radium carbine • 9x Skitarii Vanguard • 1x Arc rifle 9x Close combat weapon 1x Omnispex 1x Plasma caliver 6x Radium carbine 1x Transuranic arquebus

Skitarii Vanguard (90 points) • 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha • 1x Alpha combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Radium carbine • 9x Skitarii Vanguard • 1x Arc rifle 9x Close combat weapon 1x Omnispex 1x Plasma caliver 6x Radium carbine 1x Transuranic arquebus

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Skorpius Dunerider (85 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Cognis heavy stubber array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ironstrider Ballistarii (140 points) • 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii • 2x Ironstrider feet 2x Twin cognis lascannon

Ironstrider Ballistarii (140 points) • 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii • 2x Ironstrider feet 2x Twin cognis lascannon

Ironstrider Ballistarii (210 points) • 3x Ironstrider Ballistarii • 3x Ironstrider feet 3x Twin cognis autocannon

Pteraxii Skystalkers (65 points) • 1x Pteraxii Skystalker Alpha • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Taser goad • 4x Pteraxii Skystalker • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Flechette carbine

Pteraxii Skystalkers (65 points) • 1x Pteraxii Skystalker Alpha • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Taser goad • 4x Pteraxii Skystalker • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Flechette carbine

Pteraxii Skystalkers (130 points) • 1x Pteraxii Skystalker Alpha • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Taser goad • 9x Pteraxii Skystalker • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Flechette carbine

Pteraxii Sterylizors (75 points) • 1x Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Pteraxii talons 1x Taser goad • 4x Pteraxii Sterylizor • 4x Phosphor torch 4x Pteraxii talons

Pteraxii Sterylizors (150 points) • 1x Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Pteraxii talons 1x Taser goad • 9x Pteraxii Sterylizor • 9x Phosphor torch 9x Pteraxii talons

Pteraxii Sterylizors (150 points) • 1x Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Pteraxii talons 1x Taser goad • 9x Pteraxii Sterylizor • 9x Phosphor torch 9x Pteraxii talons

Sicarian Infiltrators (70 points) • 1x Sicarian Infiltrator Princeps • 1x Flechette blaster 1x Taser goad • 4x Sicarian Infiltrator • 4x Flechette blaster 4x Taser goad

Sydonian Dragoons with Taser Lances (210 points) • 3x Sydonian Dragoon • 3x Phosphor serpenta 3x Taser lance

Patryk "Majson" Maik - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame)



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CHARACTERS

Canoness with Jump Pack (95 points) • 1x Ministorum hand flamer 1x Power weapon • Enhancement: Fire and Fury

Dialogus (30 points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Dialogus staff

Saint Celestine (160 points) • 1x Celestine • Warlord • 1x The Ardent Blade • 2x Geminae Superia • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Power weapon

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 points) • 1x Bolt pistols 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (115 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (115 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Paragon Warsuits (210 points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war blade • 2x Paragon • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Multi-melta 2x Paragon grenade launchers 2x Paragon war blade

Paragon Warsuits (210 points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war blade • 2x Paragon • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Multi-melta 2x Paragon grenade launchers 2x Paragon war blade

Seraphim Squad (170 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Seraphim Squad (170 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Paweł "Kruker" Kruk - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force)



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CHARACTERS

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

Logan Grimnar (100 points) • Warlord • 1x Storm bolter 1x The Axe Morkai

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (90 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancement: Hunter’s Instincts

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (80 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (80 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (125 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Relic Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancement: Fury of the Storm

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Infiltrator Squad (100 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Combat knife 1x Missile launcher 1x Scout sniper rifle

Thunderwolf Cavalry (200 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry (200 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry (200 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Vindicator (175 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Wulfen (90 points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 4x Wulfen • 4x Storm Shield 4x Stormfrag auto-launcher 4x Wulfen hammer

Wulfen (90 points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 4x Wulfen • 4x Storm Shield 4x Stormfrag auto-launcher 4x Wulfen hammer

Wulfen (90 points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 4x Wulfen • 4x Storm Shield 4x Stormfrag auto-launcher 4x Wulfen hammer

Tomasz "Gyto" Garkowski - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty)



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CHARACTERS

Chronomancer (85 points) • Warlord • 1x Chronomancer’s stave • Enhancement: Veil of Darkness

Illuminor Szeras (175 points) • 1x Eldritch Lance 1x Impaling legs

Imotekh the Stormlord (100 points) • 1x Gauntlet of Fire 1x Staff of the Destroyer

Lokhust Lord (80 points) • 1x Lord’s blade 1x Resurrection Orb

Lokhust Lord (80 points) • 1x Lord’s blade 1x Resurrection Orb

Psychomancer (55 points) • 1x Abyssal lance

Psychomancer (55 points) • 1x Abyssal lance

Skorpekh Lord (95 points) • 1x Enmitic annihilator 1x Flensing claw 1x Hyperphase harvester • Enhancement: Enaegic Dermal Bond

Technomancer (105 points) • 1x Staff of light • Enhancement: Nether-realm Casket

BATTLELINE

Immortals (150 points) • 10x Immortal • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Gauss blaster

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Reanimator (75 points) • 2x Atomiser beam 1x Reanimator’s claws

Canoptek Wraiths (250 points) • 6x Canoptek Wraith • 6x Particle caster 6x Vicious claws

Cryptothralls (60 points) • 2x Cryptothrall • 2x Scouring eye 2x Scythed limbs

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (150 points) • 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Enmitic exterminator

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (150 points) • 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Gauss destructor

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (150 points) • 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Enmitic exterminator

Triarch Stalker (125 points) • 1x Heavy gauss cannon array 1x Stalker’s forelimbs

Łukasz 'Lesiu' Leszkiewicz - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host)



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CHARACTERS

Blade Champion (110 points) • 1x Vaultswords

Valerian (110 points) • Warlord • 1x Gnosis

BATTLELINE

Custodian Guard (180 points) • 4x Custodian Guard • 3x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 1x Praesidium Shield 1x Vexilla

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Anathema Psykana Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Caladius Grav-tank (215 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon 1x Twin lastrum bolt cannon

Caladius Grav-tank (215 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon 1x Twin lastrum bolt cannon

Custodian Wardens (200 points) • 4x Custodian Warden • 4x Guardian spear 1x Vexilla

Custodian Wardens (200 points) • 4x Custodian Warden • 4x Guardian spear 1x Vexilla

Prosecutors (40 points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

Prosecutors (40 points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

Venatari Custodians (165 points) • 3x Venatari Custodian • 3x Venatari lance

Venatari Custodians (165 points) • 3x Venatari Custodian • 3x Venatari lance

Witchseekers (50 points) • 1x Witchseeker Sister Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Witchseeker flamer • 3x Witchseeker • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Witchseeker flamer

Witchseekers (50 points) • 1x Witchseeker Sister Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Witchseeker flamer • 3x Witchseeker • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Witchseeker flamer

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (100 points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus (85 points) • 1x Dirgesinger 1x Power fist 1x Psychic Tempest

Thoughts

In third, Poland have brought a mixture of gut punches and all-rounders, and something to highlight at a team level is that their scoring "floor" was very high - their players were doing a great job of coming away from even losing games with some points, and at the WTC every point counts.

Gut-punch wise we've got three builds to look at here - the Chaos Space Marines, the Grey Knights and the Space Wolves. The CSM skew heavily towards their efficient shooty hulls, taking advantage of only really needing Abaddon as a Character to make those tick, while in Grey Knight land we've got the six Dreadknight spectacular, always a nightmare to handle. For the Wolves, meanwhile, it's Wolf Jail, and I'm honestly surprised that this build only shows up once in the top four. Obviously you're competing against Dark Angels, Templars and Blood Angels to use your Marine slot on this, but the whole point of the army is that it shuts some foes out of the game completely, perfect for 20-0 scoring. These three heavy hitters did duly pick up a healthy number of big wins, which combined with the high score floor of the test of the team to put Poland in third place.

Among the other five lists, we've got the mandatory Tsons, a much more "normal" Bringers of Flame build, AdMech and Custodes builds that wouldn't look out of place on a singles podium, and Awakened Necrons. The Necrons are perhaps the most unusual of the lists here, looking to be aiming for a defender plan by packing enough Lokhusts to neutralise whatever key threats the opponent has, then riding the long durability tail that Awakened has in its Characters to keep scoring all the way through. I'm not totally convinced by that as a plan, having used Awakened quite a bit myself - I think it has slightly too high a risk of just shattering under some kinds of pressure to go in as a defender build, but the flip side is that its efficiency at neutralising some targets can let it go on the offensive some of the time, and Tomasz picked up wins amidst the draws and narrow losses.

Overall, Poland seems to have played incredibly consistent 40K across the event, and that was enough to deliver them the third place trophy - congratulations!

4th Place - Sweden

Team Composition

Axel Rydén - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault)



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CHARACTER

1x Archon #1 (85 pts) • 1x Huskblade • 1x Blast Pistol • Warlord • Spiteful Raider (+10 pts)

1x Archon #2 (95 pts) • 1x Huskblade • 1x Blast Pistol • Nightmare Shroud (+20 pts)

1x Archon #3 (90 pts) • 1x Huskblade • 1x Blast Pistol • Sadistic Fulcrum (+15 pts)

1x Drazhar (75 pts) • 1x The Executioner's demiklaives

1x Lelith Hesperax (85 pts) • 1x Lelith's blades

1x Solitaire (115 pts) • 1x Solitaire Weapons

BATTLELINE

10x Kabalite Warriors (110 pts) • 5x Kabalite Warrior • 5x Close Combat Weapon • 5x Splinter rifle • 1x Kabalite Warrior with Blaster • 1x Blaster • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Kabalite Warrior with Dark Lance • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Dark lance • 1x Kabalite Warrior with Shredder • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Shredder • 1x Kabalite Warrior with Splinter Cannon • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Sybarite • 1x Sybarite Weapon • 1x Blast Pistol • Phantasm Grenade Launcher

10x Wyches (90 pts) • 1x Hekatrix • 1x Hekatarii Blade • 1x Blast Pistol • Phantasm Grenade Launcher • 9x Wych • 9x Hekatarii Blade • 9x Splinter Pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

4x Court of the Archon (85 pts) • 1x Lhamaean • 1x Shaimeshi Blade • 1x Medusae • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Eyeburst • 1x Sslyth • 1x Shardcarbine • 1x Splinter pistol • 1x Sslyth battle-blade • 1x Ur-ghul • 1x Ur-ghul Talons

10x Incubi (150 pts) • 9x Incubi • 9x Klaive • 1x Klaivex • 1x Demiklaves

5x Incubi (75 pts) • 4x Incubi • 4x Klaive • 1x Klaivex • 1x Demiklaves

5x Incubi (75 pts) • 4x Incubi • 4x Klaive • 1x Klaivex • 1x Demiklaves

5x Mandrakes (65 pts) • 4x Mandrake • 4x Baleblast • 4x Glimmersteel Blade • 1x Nightfiend • 1x Baleblast • 1x Glimmersteel Blade

5x Mandrakes (65 pts) • 4x Mandrake • 4x Baleblast • 4x Glimmersteel Blade • 1x Nightfiend • 1x Baleblast • 1x Glimmersteel Blade

5x Scourges (120 pts) • 4x Scourge with Heavy Weapon • 4x Close combat weapon • 4x Dark Lance • 1x Solarite • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Solarite Weapon • 1x Shardcarbine

5x Scourges (120 pts) • 4x Scourge with Heavy Weapon • 4x Close combat weapon • 4x Dark Lance • 1x Solarite • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Solarite Weapon • 1x Shardcarbine

1x Cronos (50 pts) • 1x Cronos • 1x Spirit Syphon • 1x Spirit Vortex • 1x Spirit-leech Tentacles

1x Raider (80 pts) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Dark Lance

1x Raider (80 pts) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Dark Lance

1x Venom (70 pts) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter Cannon • 1x Splinter Cannon

1x Venom (70 pts) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter Cannon • 1x Splinter Cannon

1x Venom (70 pts) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter Cannon • 1x Splinter Cannon

1x Venom (70 pts) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter Cannon • 1x Splinter Cannon

Björn Eriksson - Imperial Knights



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CHARACTERS

Canis Rex (435 points) • Warlord • 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor 1x Chainbreaker multi-laser 1x Freedom’s Hand

Cerastus Knight Atrapos (425 points) • 1x Atrapos lascutter 1x Graviton singularity cannon

BATTLELINE

Armiger Helverin (140 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (140 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (140 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (140 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Warglaive (150 points) • 1x Meltagun 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

Armiger Warglaive (150 points) • 1x Meltagun 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (100 points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

Eversor Assassin (75 points) • 1x Executioner pistol 1x Power sword and neuro gauntlet

Voidsmen-at-Arms (50 points) • 1x Voidmaster • 1x Artificer shotgun 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 4x Voidsman • 3x Close combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 3x Laspistol 1x Laspistol 1x Voidsman rotor cannon

Voidsmen-at-Arms (50 points) • 1x Voidmaster • 1x Artificer shotgun 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 4x Voidsman • 3x Close combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 3x Laspistol 1x Laspistol 1x Voidsman rotor cannon

Jesper Unander-Scharin - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force)



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CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancement: Fire Discipline

Azrael (105 points) • Warlord • 1x Lion’s Wrath 1x The Lion Helm 1x The Sword of Secrets

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (75 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessor • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Heavy bolt pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Power weapon

Eradicator Squad (190 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

Gladiator Lancer (160 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Icarus rocket pod 1x Ironhail heavy stubber 1x Lancer laser destroyer

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Assault bolters 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Inceptor • 2x Assault bolters 2x Close combat weapon

Repulsor (180 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Hunter-slayer missile 1x Las-talon 1x Repulsor defensive array 1x Twin lascannon

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Combat knife 1x Heavy bolter 1x Scout sniper rifle

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Combat knife 1x Heavy bolter 1x Scout sniper rifle

Joel Larsson - Chaos Daemons



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CHARACTERS

Be’lakor (325 points) • Warlord • 1x Betraying Shades 1x The Blade of Shadows

Bloodmaster (65 points) • 1x Blade of blood

Great Unclean One (260 points) • 1x Bilesword 1x Bilesblade 1x Putrid vomit • Enhancement: The Endless Gift

Rendmaster on Blood Throne (150 points) • 1x Attendants’ hellblades 1x Blade of blood

Rendmaster on Blood Throne (150 points) • 1x Attendants’ hellblades 1x Blade of blood

Skulltaker (85 points) • 1x The Slayer Sword

BATTLELINE

Bloodletters (120 points) • 1x Bloodreaper • 1x Hellblade • 9x Bloodletter • 1x Daemonic Icon 9x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos

Bloodletters (120 points) • 1x Bloodreaper • 1x Hellblade • 9x Bloodletter • 1x Daemonic Icon 9x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos

OTHER DATASHEETS

Bloodcrushers (220 points) • 1x Bloodhunter • 1x Hellblade 1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn • 5x Bloodcrusher • 1x Daemonic Icon 5x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos 5x Juggernaut’s bladed horn

Bloodcrushers (220 points) • 1x Bloodhunter • 1x Hellblade 1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn • 5x Bloodcrusher • 1x Daemonic Icon 5x Hellblade 1x Instrument of Chaos 5x Juggernaut’s bladed horn

Flamers (75 points) • 1x Pyrocaster • 1x Flamer mouths 1x Flickering Flames • 2x Flamer • 2x Flamer mouths 2x Flickering Flames

Flesh Hounds (70 points) • 1x Gore Hound • 1x Burning roar 1x Collar of Khorne 1x Gore-drenched fangs • 4x Flesh Hound • 4x Collar of Khorne 4x Gore-drenched fangs

Flesh Hounds (70 points) • 1x Gore Hound • 1x Burning roar 1x Collar of Khorne 1x Gore-drenched fangs • 4x Flesh Hound • 4x Collar of Khorne 4x Gore-drenched fangs

Flesh Hounds (70 points) • 1x Gore Hound • 1x Burning roar 1x Collar of Khorne 1x Gore-drenched fangs • 4x Flesh Hound • 4x Collar of Khorne 4x Gore-drenched fangs

Jonathan Sleigh-Johnson - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame)



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CHARACTERS

Canoness with Jump Pack (95 points) • 1x Ministorum hand flamer 1x Power weapon • Enhancement: Fire and Fury

Saint Celestine (160 points) • 1x Celestine • Warlord • 1x The Ardent Blade • 2x Geminae Superia • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Power weapon

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 points) • 1x Bolt pistols 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (115 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (115 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (115 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Penitent Engines (75 points) • 1x Penitent flamers 1x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Seraphim Squad (170 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Seraphim Squad (85 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Seraphim • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Ministorum hand flamer

Seraphim Squad (85 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Seraphim • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Ministorum hand flamer

Kalle Abrahamsson - Thousand Sons



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CHARACTERS

Ahriman on Disc of Tzeentch (140 points) • 1x Black Staff of Ahriman 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Psychic Stalk

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (140 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol • Enhancement: Lord of Forbidden Lore

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Infernal Master (110 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Umbralefic Crystal

Infernal Master (115 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Arcane Vortex

Magnus the Red (440 points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of Magnus 1x Gaze of Magnus 1x Tzeentch’s Firestorm

BATTLELINE

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

OTHER DATASHEETS

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Mutalith Vortex Beast (150 points) • 1x Betentacled maw 1x Mutalith claws 1x Warp vortex

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Thousand Sons Forgefiend (135 points) • 2x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Forgefiend claws

Tzaangor Enlightened (45 points) • 1x Aviarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fatecaster greatbow • 2x Enlightened • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Fatecaster greatbow

Olof Svensson - Leagues of Votann



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CHARACTERS

Einhyr Champion (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Autoch-pattern combi-bolter 1x Darkstar axe 1x Weavefield Crest • Enhancement: Grim Demeanour

Kâhl (90 points) • 1x Mass gauntlet 1x Rampart Crest 1x Volkanite disintegrator • Enhancement: Appraising Glare

Ûthar the Destined (80 points) • 1x Blade of the Ancestors 1x Rampart Crest 1x Volkanite disintegrator

BATTLELINE

Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Close combat weapon 1x EtaCarn plasma pistol 1x Kin melee weapon 1x Weavefield Crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 7x Autoch-pattern bolter 9x Close combat weapon 1x Comms Array 1x HYLas auto rifle 1x HYLas rotary cannon 1x Medipack 1x Pan Spectral Scanner

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x HYLas beam cannon 1x Twin bolt cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Einhyr Hearthguard (160 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x Concussion hammer 1x EtaCarn plasma gun 1x Exo-armour grenade launcher 1x Weavefield Crest • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard • 4x Concussion gauntlet 4x EtaCarn plasma gun 4x Exo-armour grenade launcher

Einhyr Hearthguard (320 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x Concussion hammer 1x Exo-armour grenade launcher 1x Teleport Crest 1x Volkanite disintegrator • 9x Einhyr Hearthguard • 9x Concussion gauntlet 9x Exo-armour grenade launcher 9x Volkanite disintegrator

Einhyr Hearthguard (160 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x Concussion hammer 1x Exo-armour grenade launcher 1x Volkanite disintegrator 1x Weavefield Crest • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard • 4x Concussion gauntlet 4x Exo-armour grenade launcher 4x Volkanite disintegrator

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x MATR autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 1x SP heavy conversion beamer 2x Twin bolt cannon

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x MATR autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 1x SP heavy conversion beamer 2x Twin bolt cannon

Hernkyn Pioneers (90 points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer • 3x Bolt revolver 3x Bolt shotgun 1x HYLas rotary cannon 3x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 3x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (90 points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer • 3x Bolt revolver 3x Bolt shotgun 1x HYLas rotary cannon 3x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 3x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (180 points) • 6x Hernkyn Pioneer • 6x Bolt revolver 6x Bolt shotgun 1x Comms Array 2x HYLas rotary cannon 6x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 6x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Yaegirs (80 points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn • 1x Bolt revolver 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir • 1x APM launcher 7x Bolt revolver 9x Close combat weapon 1x Magna-coil rifle 7x Plasma knife

Sebastian Larsson - Chaos Knights



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CHARACTERS

War Dog Stalker (150 points) • Warlord • 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Slaughterclaw * This Datasheet also has the Battleline keyword.

BATTLELINE

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Huntsman (150 points) • 1x Daemonbreath meltagun 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Reaper chaintalon

War Dog Karnivore (140 points) • 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Reaper chaintalon 1x Slaughterclaw

War Dog Karnivore (140 points) • 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Reaper chaintalon 1x Slaughterclaw

War Dog Karnivore (140 points) • 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Reaper chaintalon 1x Slaughterclaw

War Dog Karnivore (140 points) • 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Reaper chaintalon 1x Slaughterclaw

War Dog Karnivore (140 points) • 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Reaper chaintalon 1x Slaughterclaw

War Dog Karnivore (140 points) • 1x Havoc multi-launcher 1x Reaper chaintalon 1x Slaughterclaw

Thoughts

Hot on Poland's heels we've got a fantastic performance from Sweden, again going for a mix of all-rounders and gut punch builds. Their Thousand Sons build is unusually brutal, going for the full three Mutaliths, and they're backed up by both flavours of Knights, giving this roster plenty of ways to overwhelm enemies with heavy hitters. Chaos Knights in particular are one of those lists that some armies borderline can't deal with, making them an excellent spoiler in teams, and I think taking Imperial Knights as well makes a lot of sense, as it builds towards critical mass.

The Imperial Knights also provide the first sight of the other thing this roster does more of than the other three, which is to pack counters for some flavours of skew list. Knights with Canis and an Atrapos will obliterate enemy Vehicle/Monster builds, triple Hearthguard Votann (with Land Fortresses to protect two of the squads) will scythe through hordes, while a fairly "normal" Skysplinter list can pivot between an all-rounder plan and ruining the day of any elite melee infantry list. The Daemons also pull double duty - you can use Bloodletter missiles to try and overwhelm the foe, but having Be'lakor in the list gives you some strong counterplay against enemy shooting as well.

Finally, Dark Angels and Sisters all-rounders. Like Thousand Sons, both these builds are Just Good, and I honestly think it's a bit of shame that the sheer efficiency of Deathwing Knights probably froze out experimentation with other Marine flavours for some teams. Definitely worked though!

Despite the giant stompy robots, I think this ends up feeling like the most cerebral of the four teams we've looked at, and I'm glad to see some smart tinkering rewarded.

Wrap Up

That's it for this week, though we're hoping to have a bit more Teams coverage in the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled. In addition, we are now entering Teams season, so if you attend a team event and you want to draw our attention to it, do make sure to get in touch.

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